Flare ASN, BSN

school nursing, ortho, trauma

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    C/O feeling dizzy

    Flare replied to ContraryMary's topic in School

    i won't check their sugar unless they are diabetic and already have those orders set up, but i do offer some juice, resting for a moment. These kids are chronically dehydrated. But honestly, if they...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Flare replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    perhaps don't realize that we have to do an entry on every visitor to our office. If the staff knew this do you think the nonsense like that would cease or am I being too logical
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    the only bill on the table in my state right now is to urge the FDA make Narcan available otc. No movement on the requiring in schools front,
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    My morning

    Flare replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    no, that was the kicker! The sports physical was clear as day in stating that she needs to wait for cardiac clearance. I was soooo happy that I called the coach to give her a heads up about that...
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    My morning

    Flare replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    Oh, there must be something in the air! I have a student out of PE since October for a cardiac issue. Took 3 weeks and an exacerbation of tachycardia for no good reason for her even get me the note...
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    so much truth there, Farawyn. The others have no
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    Accident Reporting

    Flare replied to denstar's topic in School

    i chart on everything electronically too, but have a paper form for student accidents that cause more than just garden variety bumps and boo boos. I write up anything that I send a student out for...
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    Narcan for School Nurses?

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    It's probably going to eventually be passed here that we stock it for schools. As of right now, i don'tr believe we even have a bill on the table in my state -but now i'm curious - i'm going to look...
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    Students with Psych Issues

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    As far as crisis mode type things, my school has me in the trenches. I have been trained to the gills in restraint techniques and have had to use it more times than one would l have like to. As far...
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    I promise I'm a good nurse

    Flare replied to kidzcare's topic in School

    Flu shot immune response stinks feel better! - i woke up feeling crummy this morning but was able to shake it off by about ten. It never ceases to amaze me, though. We are expected to listen to...
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    No pass? Too bad

    Flare replied to zombieghoast's topic in School

    i used that policy when i worked primarily with older kids. it's harder to enforce with the littles as the teacher often just sends
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    Random Thoughts: School Nurses

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    Reminds me of the time I had the student swallow a quarter. Mom called me in the morning to advise me that they were putting plastic bags under the seat incase the child pooped to ensure that the...
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    Unlabeled meds

    Flare replied to chasinRT's topic in School

    Good point, but the parent probably just said something like "i need to leave this for the nurse" or the person accepting it didn't know policy and sure as heck didn't know what type of pill it
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    Teacher with shingles

    Flare replied to littleINlpn's topic in School

    This was a huge deal in my district last year. One of my employees that doesn't come in regular contact with students in IT called in to report that he had shingles. I never spoke to him beyond...
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    pinkeye??

    Flare replied to takuntz82's topic in School

    i rinse red eyes with no drainage and advise return for and drainage developing. Usually a rinse or two is all it needs to get the dust, pollen, eye crusties, whatevs out of the picture. Gotta love...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Flare replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    OH
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    It's not even 8 am yet (here)...

    Flare replied to ohiobobcat's topic in School

    Here I am.... now what are your other 2
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    Help me out here.........

    Flare replied to loveschoolnursing's topic in School

    Yes!! Thank you!! When I am still getting nebulizer orders on middle school age children it floors me - especially when i'm told that it's minor asthma or something along those
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    Bad Attitude.....need support

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I totally get it - Yes- quite a few of our online colleagues hit it right on the head - parenting has shifted to a very defensive, "special snowflake" approach - and yes - Old dude is right - at the...
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    How often did YOU see the school nurse?

    Flare replied to SnugglePuggle's topic in School

    i think in elementary school i remember being a FF because i didn't like math time, but by middle school, i was definitely over that. High school i think i went there exactly 2
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    Parents are abusing my sign-out book

    Flare replied to Buggus's topic in School

    I let them know point blank that their kid needs to go - before the day even begins. No, it's not excused. When the parents gripe about that i explain that A. they knew their child was not fit for...
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    Ridiculous Reasons to See the Nurse

    Flare replied to NanaPoo's topic in School

    @ Nanapoo - i'm glad you stayed and watched the presentation - it's so ingrained in everyone that the school nurse be there now and provide care NOW. I can't tell you how many times kids and even...
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    Hygiene advice

    Flare replied to RatherBHiking's topic in School

    Ha! Kidzcare I say the exact same thing to my
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    Love-Hate relationship with Teachers

    Flare replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    Sometimes I think the teachers and students are in a competition to see who can get me to send home the most people. I have a few teachers that "get it" and understand that I can't possibly send home...
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    The Bad Day Thread

    Flare replied to Farawyn's topic in School

    i will be hopeful for your student along with you - it's tough to put on a brave face sometimes when you know that they came from a nightmare and despite the parent working to improve and us being...